Definition of ANIMOSITY

animosity

Plural: animosities

Noun

  • a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
  • Violent hatred leading to active opposition; active enmity; energetic dislike.

Origin / Etymology

From French animosité, from Latin animositas (“courage, spirit, vehemence”), from animosus, from animus (“courage, spirit, mind”); see animose, animate.

Synonyms

animus, bad blood, acrimony, enmity, hatred, opposition

Antonyms

peace

Scrabble Score: 14

animosity: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
animosity: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
animosity: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

animosity: valid Words With Friends Word